Bringin' it Backwards

May-A, Australian singer-songwriter, discusses her upbringing in a musical family, her experiences busking, winning songwriting competitions, signing a publishing deal, releasing music during COVID, and her upcoming tour. They also discuss her early interest in saxophone, exploring creativity, the impact of COVID-19 on the music industry, the importance of press releases for independent artists, and the evolution of her music.

The Beaches, a band consisting of sisters Jordan Miller and Kylie Miller along with friends Leandra Earl and Eliza Enman-McDaniel, discuss their journey in music, the formation of their band, unexpected awards, adapting music release plans during the pandemic, and achieving success as an independent band.

Yung Bae, musician and performer gearing up for Suwannee Hulaween’s 10th anniversary, discusses his journey to stardom, love for Northwest weather, family influence on his music career, promoting music through AI-powered PR, album success after TikTok, and the anticipation for releasing new music.

Country/Rap artist Kendall Tucker discusses his upbringing in Florida, his success in rap music, and his transition to country music after his father's passing. They also talk about collaborating with Jelly Roll and State of Mine for his new single 'Dragging Me Down' as a motivational track for those battling their struggles. The podcast also explores Drop Track, a free press release service for independent artists, and discusses Kendall's upcoming music video, show, and career excitement.

RedHook, a fiercely independent alt-rock foursome from Sydney, Australia, talk about their journey in music, their new album, and the challenges of being an independent artist. They discuss transitioning from guitar to bass, discovering and promoting independent music, and the festival season and touring experience in Australia. They also mention their Serbian background and their gender diversity-inspired alternative festival in Sydney, 'UsFest'.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong discuss their upcoming album release and the excitement of returning to Swanney Hula Ween festival. They talk about their musical journey, the importance of listening, and offer advice for aspiring artists to trust their gut and have fun pursuing their passion.

Creeper, a band with a haunted persona, talks about their thrillingly theatrical new album 'SANGUIVORE'. They discuss their unique album announcement, admiration for Alkaline Trio and Blink-182, challenges of releasing an album during lockdown, and offer valuable advice for aspiring artists.

Indi Star, a talented dancer and actress, discusses her upbringing, move to LA, and her experience in Kids Bop. They also explore her transition to being a singer, the growth of her artistry, and her family's involvement in small businesses. The conversation delves into creating a clothing brand, the importance of dance uniforms, and the impact of COVID-19 on dance classes. They also touch upon Indi's song releases, collaborations in writing camps, and plans for new music.

Lettuce, one of the acts gearing up for Suwannee Hulaween's 10th anniversary, talks about their Grammy nomination, their early introduction to music, the challenges of pursuing a music career, their collaborative recording and writing process, the experience of performing at the Hulaween festival, and their upcoming album release.

Oscar Lang, a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and producer, discusses his rise in the music industry, his latest album 'Look Now,' and the therapeutic aspect of the creative process. They explore his musical background, early career, and the process of directing his own music videos. Oscar also reflects on writing a personal song and the influence of emotional state on creativity.